Kenneth Homer Gearin

Mr. Kenneth Homer Gearin, age 79, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr.Gearin was a native and lifelong resident of the Clermont, Georgia area. He was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Georgia Chair Company in Gainesville. He was preceeded in death by his parents, L.T. and Allie Mae Grizzle Gearin, a brother, Arvin Gearin, all of Clermont and his wife, Janet Parks Gearin, of Murrayville. Mr. Gearin is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Jennifer Gearin of Clermont. Grandchildren, Corey Gearin, Murrayville, Courtney Gearin, Clermont, Kaitlin Dunn, Murrayville, Melinda Patrick, Clermont and sister, Annabell Stells of Clermont. Nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive Funeral services will be held Monday, August 25, 2014 in the chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Jarrard and the Rev. Kevin Woody officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from noon until the time of service. Dahlonega Funeral Home, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533 is in charge of services.